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| Criterion | ![]() Delivery Shape Up | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-4 pro Pitch | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningDeliveryAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |
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